Cessna 421 Conquest - Fixed Wing Aircraft

The Florida State Guard (FSG) under the Department of Military Affairs is seeking to procure up to two Cessna 421 Conquest fixed-wing aircraft through RFP No. FSG-RFP-24/25-1013, targeting aviation missions including utility transport, casualty evacuation, and reconnaissance/patrol. The aircraft must be model year 1980 or newer with specific technical requirements: 50% life remaining on engines before overhaul, Garmin avionics suite 750xi series or newer, ADS-B transponder, and a 3-axis autopilot system. Technical evaluation will assess engine time (200 points), aircraft total time (150 points), interior condition (70 points), exterior condition (55 points), and maintenance history (150 points), with price evaluation worth 345 points for a total possible 1,000 points. Proposal submissions are due January 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with a proposal opening conference call scheduled for 3:00 PM EST the same day. The evaluation period is set for January 21-24, 2025, with an anticipated Notice of Intent to Award on January 29, 2025. Delivery is required within 30 days after contract award, with the aircraft to be delivered to Lakeland Linder International Airport in Polk County, Florida.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. A pre-buy inspection will be conducted at a mutually agreed location, with transportation costs borne by the respondent. Financial consequences of $100 per day will apply for late delivery beyond the agreed-upon date. The procurement anticipates a total expenditure of approximately $8,000,000, with the lowest proposed price receiving the maximum 345 points and other proposals receiving proportionally fewer points. The aircraft must accommodate a minimum of 6 passengers plus 2 crew members. Proposals must be submitted electronically to FSGPurchasing@floridastateguard.fl.gov, and notices will be posted on the MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal. The solicitation does not mention incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements beyond the technical specifications outlined in the RFP.